The reward of success is best understood by Anthony Petrello. Having been brought up in a humble background, Petrello acquired crucial virtues that have driven him to the height of a CEO, of Nabors Industries Ltd (Oil and gas drilling firm). In addition to his success, Petrello serves the Stewart and Stevenson LLC, the Hilcorp Energy Company, as a director, and at the same capacity at the Texas Children’s Hospital, among other companies. All these successful positions has made him a billionaire, and among the top paid CEO’s in America. As of the financial year 2014, his salary was about 68 million dollars.

Aside from his humble upbringing, a strong education foundation has played a part in molding Anthony Petrello. He studied in the best universities in the world such as Harvard Law School, where he earned a Juris Doctor, and Yale University, where he pursued a degree in mathematics. Moreover, this education helps in providing strategies and initiatives in the companies he serves, which explains why they survive the competitive environment.

Petrello’s Presence in Nabors Industries

No one can deny the efforts and the impact Petrello has on Nabors industries. His dedication to this company has made it the largest oil drilling firm in the US. Moreover, his presence as a leader has created jobs for thousands of people, in areas that produce oil in the United States such as Louisiana and Alaska among others.

How does Petrello Serve the Community?

Having grown up in a family where parents had to struggle to make ends meet, and attending public local school, Petrello understands what the society means. Besides, he was raised in a community that believed in teamwork, and appreciating one another. For this reason, he donates to charity organizations, such as Texas Children’s Hospital, Periwinkle Foundation- that handles cancer cases. Lately, together with his wife Cynthia they made a donation to the Texas’s Neurological research institute of $ 7 million that is an indication of his commitment to the society. Petrello demonstrates that with diligence and work ethics, one can grow to any management level. In addition, the other lesson is that one’s background should not be a hindrance in achieving your valid dreams.